Gabriel Gurgui

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He/Him

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Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Hi! I'm a Junior UI/UX Designer with a strong visual design, illustration, and web layout background. I started in the creative field as a digital illustrator and graphic designer, later moving into web and interface design in marketing agencies.

How does being queer inform your work?

Being trans, I learned early on what it means to exist outside the norm — and that gave me a deep sense of empathy and a strong desire to create and be part of safe, inclusive spaces. In UX design, this translates into a real interest in accessibility, inclusion, and unconventional ways of thinking that challenge assumptions and center real human experiences.

What are your favorite pieces of queer visual culture?

I don’t have a single favorite, but I’m drawn to queer visual culture that’s raw, imperfect, and emotionally honest — whether it’s a bold graphic on a protest sign, or a quiet, poetic Instagram post from a queer artist. For me, it’s more about the feeling of recognition than a specific piece.

Which other queer people inspire you?

I’m inspired by the queer community’s commitment to inclusion, limitless imagination, and the courage to express identity freely and unapologetically. That kind of openness shapes how I think about creativity and design.